15th Annual Percy John Fulton Marine Corps League Mud Run

General Info--NO PETS ALLOWED
Join us Saturday June 7, 2025 for a fun day in the mud, raising money for North Carolina charities!

Fun for runners and spectators, the Mud Run is a GREAT way to spend a Saturday. Best of all, funds generated support great NC charities.

Please remember, this Marine Corps League Mud Run is a charitable event. All proceeds generated remain in North Carolina!

The Marine Corps League Mud Run welcomes racers and friends from all over the country. Runners from North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, and also from Arizona, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Wyoming have participated in this event.

THE NC MARINE CORPS LEAGUE IS A REGISTERED 501-C-4 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.

Charities


Wounded Warrior Battalion-East is comprised of seven detachments, in addition to the battalion's headquarters and barracks at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The focus of effort for WWBn-E is taking care of wounded, ill and injured Marines and their families as they proceed through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System process. With a full-time staff of more than 200 Marines, Sailors and civilian professionals, we are dedicated to ensuring care of our Wounded Warriors throughout the recovery and transition process.


The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys, partnering with The Salvation Army, to less fortunate children in the community.


The Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building, leadership, and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines is the focal point for the U.S. Marine Corps' Youth Drug Demand Reduction efforts.


National Wreaths Across America Day

Please join us next December at the National Cemetery in Salisbury for the ceremony. Please check back for the dates in early December.


At the State Veterans' Home in Salisbury, NC, our Primary mission is to provide high quality care to Veterans, which will improve their quality of life. At the North Carolina State Veterans Homes, we know how to meet the special needs of veterans. Dedicated to excellence, our highly skilled professional staff provides exceptional care and activities to enrich individuals.

Event Info
LOCATION
Jomeokee Park and Campground (NO pets allowed at the Mud Run)
1140 Paces Place
Pinnacle, NC 27043

PRICES
$40 Adult Racers

$160 (Teams of 4)

KIDS POLLYWOG PRICES
$15 - Children 12 and under who do not want to run the full race.


START TIMES
Adult waves start at 8 am. There will be four or five waves starting every 10 minutes depending upon participant count. IMPORTANT: If you are a serious runner, please be early as the awards will be distributed after the first two waves. Novices and Fun Runners, please be considerate to the more competitive athletes by joining a later wave.

Pollywog (children) race starts at 9:30 am.

Team waves start at 10:30 am. There will be three or four waves starting every 10 minutes depending upon participant count.



COURSE
Lots of Mud! Lots of Obstacles! Hill climbs, mud pits and fun. If you've missed any of these, you're missing out on the dirtiest/cleanest fun you'll ever have with a 5K race! It's a pretty muddy affair! Many folks ask how tough is the course? It can be as hard or as easy as you want it to be. One thing is for sure. When you run this race, the Marines will make sure you finish it. Part of the Marines Creed is to never leave another Marine behind. And for this event, no runners will be left behind! THIS IS A FAMILY-ORIENTED EVENT!!

MUD RUN RULES & TIPS
NO PETS ALLOWED AT THE CAMPGROUND DURING THE MUD RUN

Registration fees are non-refundable. Substitutes are accepted.

The course and all obstacles must be completed in order to qualify for prizes.

No dogs, baby strollers or baby joggers on the course. All are allowed at the race site as spectators.

No Pets, drugs or alcohol are allowed. Anyone found under the influence will not be allowed to participate and will forfeit all race fees. Those with Pets will be asked to vacate the Campground.

Wear your grubby clothes and old sneakers. (Most likely you won't be going home with these clothes).

There will be a rinse-off area and showers for participants.

Bring a big trash bag so you can take your running clothes home without dirtying your vehicle.

Leave all valuables at home. Some runners have lost rings and necklaces.

The Mud Run is not responsible for lost or stolen merchandise.

Positioning- if you are serious about winning the race, arrive early and start at the front. Winners will only be awarded out of the first waves.

If you have long hair, it is best to put it up.

Drink fluids before, during and after your race. (Water and gatorade are best, stay away from sodas.)

Do not dive head first into the mud pits.

This is a fun run so help your neighbors if they need help.

There will be a medical team onsite. There will also be Marines stationed along the course.

Come across the finish line as a team holding hands or arms. If you don't, the
Marine Mud Police will send you back to retrieve your team and back to the mud pit you will go!

Do not let children go into the mud unattended.

Wear a cool costume and create a cool team name! Prizes will be awarded for both!

Results and Awards
Click here for event results and awards!